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Birds.

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Birds / Breeds

Dove: Complete Care Guide

Gentle, quiet and far less demanding than most parrots, doves are one of the most underrated pet bird choices for a calm home.

2 min read

Birds / Getting Started

How to Identify and Get Rid of Parrot Lice and Mites

Persistent itching, ragged feathers or restless nights can point to parasites. Here is how to spot them and what to do next.

2 min read

Birds / Breeds

European Starling: What Indian Owners Should Actually Know

Famous for uncanny mimicry and immortalised as Mozart's pet, the European Starling is nonetheless an unusual and largely impractical choice for a home in India.

3 min read

Birds / Breeds

Plum-Headed Parakeet: Complete Care Guide

Smaller, quieter and more subtly coloured than its Ringneck and Alexandrine cousins, the Plum-headed parakeet carries the same legal complications as both.

2 min read

Birds / Breeds

Which Pet Bird Species Take to Training Most Easily

Every individual bird has its own personality, but some species are, on the whole, quicker to pick up training, tricks and speech than others. Here is what tends to set the more trainable species apar

3 min read

Birds / Getting Started

Do Owls Make Good Pets? The Honest Answer

Popular culture has made owls look like ideal companions. Reality, and Indian law, say something very different.

3 min read